About this role
Secure your summer job now – Manchester Airport
Team Member / Bar Team Member / Barista / Warehouse Assistant - register your interest now. Variety of contracts available between March and September 2026!
- Pay rate: £12.40 p/h and Night premium: + £1.20 p/h (00:00–06:00)
All pay rates are scheduled for review in April
Why SSP
Serve travellers with brands you know—Starbucks, Burger King, The Grain Loft, Uppercrust—with great training, real progression, and perks:
- Discounted Meal and discounted parking while on shifts.
- Employee Discounts.
- Friends and Family Discount App.
- Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
- Health & Wellbeing Support.
We're currently on the lookout for both Full Time and Part Time Team Members at:
- The Grain Loft
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- Burger King
- Warehouse
Airport checks (must-have)
- 5 years of checkable references and a Criminal Record Check
- 18+ for some tasks/shifts and roles involving alcohol service
- Reliable transport for early starts aligned to flight schedules
About SSP
We operate restaurants, cafés and bars in airports/rail across the UK & Ireland (think M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffè Ritazza and more).
At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.
Other facts
About SSP
SSP is a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across nearly 40 countries.
We specialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and our focus is on making every journey taste better – bringing great food and welcoming hospitality to travellers across the globe. Sustainability is crucial for our long-term success, and we aim to deliver positive impact for our business while uniting stakeholders to promote a sustainable food travel sector.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.
• TEAM. Team is everything. We actively support, respect and care for each other. With collaboration at the heart, we build strong relationships and deliver safe outcomes.
• PASSION. We bring energy, passion and commitment to everything that we do. Taking pride in our work, we go the extra mile to make every journey count.
• CURIOSITY. We approach everyday with open minds and thoughtful questions. We are agile and customer-focused, always looking for ways to deliver an exceptional experience.
• OWNERSHIP. We own our role completely, caring for every detail that shapes the SSP experience. Through genuine hospitality and continuous improvement, we make every moment matter.
www.foodtravelexperts.com
What you'll do
- Team members will serve travelers at various food and beverage brands within the airport. Responsibilities may include customer service, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness.
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